Rosuvastatin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Moham...
• March 3, 2016

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I am a physician and I started Crestor 5 mg since 1 year and after 6 months my cardiologist increase the dose to 10 mg once daily Liver enzymes were ok However, I have suffered of severe pain at my upper back muscles and this pain was persistent and not relived by rest I got the feeling that with any minor exercise all my muscles start to be so painful and aching. I have red all your reviews below and I decided to lower the dose and take Crestor every other day and I will see If the pain will disappear or not and I will discuss that as well with my cardiologist."

• Lucy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2020

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "I was prescribed Crestor after a triple bypass. 40mg daily and I finally weaned myself off of this drug after 7 1/2 months due to side effects. I was to the point where I could barely walk, my knees and feet were extremely painful. My shoulder joints had me in rehab therapy also. No energy, weight gain, and a thumb that now locks in place which is anything but pleasant. All these symptoms have significantly eased up and hoping to get back to 95% of my old self!"

• Cant...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2017

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Started Crestor Jan 1 2017, in mid Feb I started having severe CAN'T BREATH episodes gasping for air, dypsnea, throat swelling & closing, very hoarse, chest pain, chest burning, erratic racing pulse -- and months of feeling horrible. After countless trips to the doctor, CT scans of sinuses, throat and lungs, multiple rounds of antibiotics & steroids for assumed lingering bronchitis, the same doc that put me on Crestor had no idea how to help me and sent me to an ENT-- who could see me 3 weeks later! Meanwhile, symptoms worsening. I felt like a 90 year old. A friend who had had an allergic reaction to a drug recognized symptoms of anaphylactyic allergic reaction. Off crestor 2.5 wks; getting better but google says 1-2 months to get out of system"

• Granma
• April 6, 2016

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Within 3 days of taking Crestor 10 mg I got terrible leg cramps, headaches , nausea and weakness. On top of that I had awful dreams that were scary. Within one week I gained 8 pounds. I felt sick. Got off of it and just did exercise and watched my diet closely. Lost 16 pounds in a month and 3 months later my cholesterol went down from 350 to 169. I feel so much better and all the bad symptoms went away. Creator is not for everyone."

• Kitte...
• September 5, 2012

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Doctor prescribed Crestor 5mg, after I experienced bad muscle pains with two other brands. A few days after taking Crestor, I got very painful muscles. I went off the Crestor for a month (suggested by cardiologist) and took only lecithin gel capsules. After the month was up, had lipogram, and cholesterol was high; Total cholesterol was 260 HDL: 55 LDL 171, Triglycerides 151- All numbers significantly higher than 3 months previously. So contrary to the hype about Lecithin, it did not work. It is clear, I cannot take statins of any kind. Disappointing, as Crestor is said to work well and work quick, but side effects are painful and can be dangerous."

• Anonymous
• July 16, 2016

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I took crestor for about two years with minor side effects. Since I turned 65, I noticed my leg muscles ( hamstrings, Knees) were hurting. I stopped taking Crestor and my legs feel better. The drug did help lower my cholesterol but my legs were killing me and I had trouble walking due the stiffness and pain. While I am not 100% certain my leg pain was due to Crestor, it certainly looks that way.It has only been 6 days since I stopped."

• SeanE...
• January 30, 2015

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I have genetically high cholesterol, compounded by occasional bad eating habits. At one point, my cholesterol was up to 342. Within 2 months of taking Crestor, 10 mg, my cholesterol level dropped to 154. I stopped taking it and started eating healthier, but my cholesterol went back up to 266 (curse my genetics). So I am back on it, my cholesterol is down to 143. I don't have any leg cramps or other type of problems that I did when I first tried Lipitor."

• Bunny
• December 16, 2019

For High Cholesterol "rosuvastatin is the 4th cholesterol medication I have tried and I guarantee, it will be the last. Because of my previous intolerance to statins, I was started on the lowest dose possible. I was on it for about 5 weeks and thought I was doing well as I didn't get usual muscle and/or bone aches I got with the previous statins. However, one day I woke up and felt absolutely terrible. I started thinking about how I was feeling increasingly "different" over the previous 2-3 weeks---bloated, entire abdomen distended, slightly dizzy with a feeling of being off balance, nauseous, belching, constipated, abdominal pain, intermittent chest pain. I truly felt like I was slowly being poisoned. Within 24 hours of stopping the medication I already felt better and now 8 days out, I'm feeling almost back to normal. I have no idea what it did to my cholesterol levels since I didn't have any followup blood work, but I'm not willing to live with the side effects."

• Bruce
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 26, 2019

For High Cholesterol "I have been on rosuvastatin for about three years. It does work to lower cholesterol especially the LDL but you need to eat healthy for this to take effect and get active. Still this drug will cost you with some unwanted side effects...Elevated Liver Enzymes (for sure), I have joint pain in my pinky that hurts when I press, some foot pain and weird feeling. The drug seems to know when I'm enduring it and so it says: "you know what, maybe this isn't enough for you, so let me show you a new world of hurt" BAM!! Nausea, headaches, disrupted sleep, spiked blood pressure for hours, shivering, twitching, having me on the edge of seat and making me wonder if its the drug causing these side effects or not. Sometimes I'm afraid to fall asleep. Please consider your medical alternatives wisely."

• achuros
• February 24, 2017

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Took Rosvastatin (crestor generic) 10mg for 3 mos. Had knee pain, developed severe headaches, increased ringing and buzzing in ears. Makes me concerned about taking any statins again ever. Decreased LDL but Too strong. Noted my blood sugar was increased above the usual. So watch for that in your lab tests as it may be linked to this or other lipid medication."

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2012

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Crestor lowered my cholesterol and triglycerides, but I noticed weight gain (20 pounds in a year) and tiredness and no energy. I started having chest pains, arm pain, jaw pain. Cardiologist did a catheterization and found nothing to warrant the symptoms I was having. I stopped the Crestor and within 2 to 3 weeks I feel back to normal and dropped 8 pounds! I have increased my fish oil intake and paying more attention to diet hopefully won't have to go back on another statin."

• footc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2013

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Severe muscle cramps, after almost one year on 10 mg/day Crestor, for familial hypercholesterolemia of 6. Not overweight, exercise and eat well. Stopped Crestor and resolved within 1 week. 2 months later, liver tests normal but cholesterol borderline high restarted with 5 mg every other day along with co enzyme Q 100 mg/day and had taken 2 weeks of Coenzyme Q to build up stores prior to this. Severe cramps resumed within 1 week."

• Cindy...
• August 21, 2016

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Worst Medication EVER!! allergic reactions and cramps in leg from Losartan Mar, 2015, ended up on crutches, doc misdiagnosed fell on crutch broke rt wrist, metal plate in it now.Surgery on wrist, MRI showed complete torn ligament in rt ankle, Surgery on ankle, Dilauded 4 months, doc put me on Crestor/BP Meds, had a stroke, wheelchair bound,ran out of crestor/6 weeks, finally walking with cane, Doc put me back on Crestor. Allergic reaction to crestor after 2 months, rapid heart, dizzy, leg swelling,pains in chest,Massive leg cramps, Now left foot is barely usable, another ligament torn possibly,Then Mini Stroke, Dr stopped Crestor, Now I have Iron Deficiency ISSUES. Been off Crestor since June but all these side effects are still haunting."

• Anonymous
• July 2, 2011

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I have been on Crestor for 2 years now and while it has worked great on lowering my cholesterol I am having joint pain and feel extremely tired when i get up in morning, absolutely no energy. My Doctor told me to get off it for a few days so I stopped taking it for 4 days. I get up in the morning fully charged, I have no joint pain and feel like a new person. And I got rid of the Viagra, don't need it anymore. This drug does wonders for lowering cholesterol but the side effects are bad. Also I got back on it after 4 days and the same side effects come back after the first day I took it. "

• Maddy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2016

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "My LDL is high HDL is low and triglycerides are high. Dr. Recommend me for Crestor 5 mg. initially I couldn't recognise the leg pain and numbness. I couldn't sleep for several night while on this medicine for few days. I stopped taking Crestor after reading its reviews and that stopped my leg pain. I am 35 years old and decided to go with fish oil, healthy diet and exercise."

• jodil
• March 27, 2014

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I am a Type 1 diabetic and have had high cholesterol since being diagnosed 12 years ago. I am on a restricted diet and I do not eat eggs or meat yet my cholesterol was high (genetic). I hesitated to take any statins because I got a rash from Lipitor but finally agreed to take Crestor because last summer my stress test showed abnormalities (which were later disproven). However, I started on only 5mg, I started walking about 20 -30 minutes a day a few times a week and now 8 months later my total cholesterol was BELOW normal and all other levels were within a good range and my endocrinologist was very pleased and said no reason to go up to 10 mg. I do sometimes get some joint pain in my wrist and ankles and sometimes some muscle."

• georg...
• December 7, 2010

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I have taken 10mg of Crestor for 3 yrs. I have experienced several issues with this statin as well as others. After 8 weeks on Crestor my HDL went from 289 to 79; on paper, I looked great! But over the last several years of taking statins, I have experienced several bad side effects. Severe bone and muscle pain; loss of muscle mass. I felt depressed; lots of mood changes. I became a wimp in bed. After taking statins for 5 yrs, I went to a cardiologist and had several things checked; nothing wrong. But recently, had blood test that showed problems with muscle and bone loss. STOPPED. After a couple of weeks I am feeling great. Your brain uses cholesterol for basic functioning and to make testosterone."

• Bedhead
• February 1, 2016

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I began on Crestor in 2013. I could not tolerate simvastatin or pravastatin but was told that Crestor was different. After a week on this med I developed severe pain in my legs .I stopped it but the pain did not go away. Three years later I am still in pain, can not climb stairs or get out of a chair. My muscle in my thighs and rear are wasting away.Five Neurologists have failed to help me."

• DrRick
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 28, 2013

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Have been on Crestor for over 5 years Total cholesterol is 130 from 180. Increased my HDL slightly while lowering my LDL. Also took Niacin for years. Now only take Micardis. Yes, muscle cramps when I walk long distances. I'm 75 and just had a carotid ultrasound and totally clear of buildup. Liver enzymes are OK."

• KPano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I started taking 5mg generic crestor 2 years ago every other day no problems my cholesterol wasn't coming down low enough its hereditary for me doctor increased 5mg every day for past 8 months. My knees are killing me like they are going to buckle under me and muscle pain in my chest. Doctor convinced it's not a side effect. I'm convinced it is. I'm very active and never had problems before. My hands go numb doctor keeps saying I'm fine! I'm going to have my bloodwork after Covid19 calms down and can get to a real doctor visit. I'm so glad it's not just me!"

• lapdog
• December 31, 2011

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "Due to an elevated cholesterol my doctor started me with Crestor 5mg that was quickly increased to 10mg. My LDL almost halved, while triglycerides doubled and total cholesterol fell from 7.2 to 4.6. For 3 years regular liver function tests said all was OK. An acute event marked by fever, muscle aches, headache, dark urine, inability to sleep and total loss of appetite prompted my doctor to order blood tests, an X-ray, ultrasound and CT scan. I stopped taking Crestor immediately. Outcome of numerous tests could not apportion blame to flu, mosquito borne causes, etc. Tests did show liver function had been walloped. Liver was diagnosed as fatty and enlarged - several markers had risen alarmingly! A month later and liver function is much better."

• Deedee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2020

For High Cholesterol "I have had a terrible experience with rosuvastatin. Started it 03/20/2020 and had to get off it on 04/07/20. I developed terrible pain in my joints and muscles. I was not able to lift a pot of coffee because my right arm and hand had started shaking. I lost sleep and the pain almost crippled me. If you have any issues with statins please avoid this drug."

• Giles...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 13, 2017

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for High Cholesterol "I was using Crestor (brand name version) for 2 years, until my insurance changed and I started having to pick up the entire tab myself, which was $920 per 90 day supply. I then switched to Atorvastatin (Lipitor), which doesn't work quite as well, but at $30 per 90 days, is much more affordable. Crestor was a miracle for me while my insurance was covering it. My numbers went from off-the-charts high to absolutely perfect within a few months. It was truly amazing, even without a change in diet. Unlike some folks, I had zero side effects, thus my 10 rating, which is based solely on my own experience with the drug. I'm age 57. Started taking Crestor after a major heart attack and quintuple bypass surgery. I just wish I could still afford it."

• chasp
• August 9, 2017

Crestor (rosuvastatin) for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease "Took Crestor for four months and it lowered my cholesterol. Took it until my feet, shins, and calves went into cramps. Couldn't sleep, and could hardly walk. Cramps ended two days after quitting. Cardiologist put me on it and my family doc took me off it and told me never to take it again."

• Scott
• July 28, 2019

For High Cholesterol "Started taking pravastatin 20mg no side affects except extreme memory loss and confusion so dr change to rosuvastatin and stopped taking after 2 pills taken every second day bad side effects pain everywhere in back fingers and joints. I stopped taking them so go to the doctor tomorrow see what he has to say so I started taking fish oil and eating healthy foods but I think statin drugs are poisonous and the doctors don't care"